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Buying a home takes time, effort, and, of course, money. It seems natural that you might want to skip the home inspection in order to save yourself a few bucks. You're already spending so much with the downpayment, loan fees, title fees, agent fees, etc. What makes a Tucson home inspection so important that you can't just avoid it altogether? I'll tell you why. Because the few hundred dollars you save today could end up costing you thousands in repairs down the road.

What Makes a Tucson Home Inspection So Important?

Looks Can Be Deceiving

So, the home you're looking at offers a great open floor plan. The chef's kitchen appears to be a dream come true. And the spa-like master bathroom sends shivers up your spine. However, it's what you don't see that could get you into trouble. No home is perfect. Even newly constructed homes could have problems. A Tucson home inspection will look at the areas you don't normally view in a walkthrough with your agent (the roof, the crawl space below, the attic above, etc.). The inspector also looks for leaks, structural problems, and possible safety issues. Knowing what's going on behind your walls can better prepare you for what to expect once you own the home.

Gives You Options

A Tucson home inspection gives you the option to go back to the seller to request that repairs be made before the final sale. Or, your agent can negotiate a reduction in the sale price to compensate for the cost of repairs. If the inspection uncovers issues far beyond your tolerance level, you can back out of the sale completely. But you must put the home inspection contingency in writing and complete an actual home inspection first.

Cost Effective

Spending $400 to $500 on a Tucson home inspection may seem like an unnecessary expense. However, the report may uncover plumbing, electrical or other issues that could cost you thousands down the road. If that happens, you'll be wishing you spent the few hundred initially to find out about these problems before you signed on the dotted line.

At the very least, a Tucson home inspection provides the buyer with peace of mind. And you can't put a price on that. Talk to your Tucson REALTOR® about home inspectors they recommend. They work with a wide variety of professionals every day. So, they can be a valuable resource for reliable people.

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